Name: ______Pd./Letter: ______
Health Care Providers: Matching Game
Easy Directions: starting at any group in the room, match up the correct definition with the health care provider. When completed, answer the questions on the last page.
Challenge Directions: sit at your desk and match up the correct definition with the health care provider without any help. When you are finished, double check your answers with the correct ones on the walls around the room. After double checking your answers, answer the questions on the last page.
WHEN YOU HAVE COMPLETED THIS WORKSHEET, TURN IT IN FOR CLASSWORK CREDIT.
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Group ‘A’: Match the definition on the right with the health care provider on the left –
_____ 1. Chiropractor
_____ 2. Community Mental Health Counselor
_____ 3. Dental Hygienist
_____ 4. Dental Assistant
_____ 5. Dentist
_____ 6. Orthodontist
_____ 7. Oral Surgeon
_____ 8. Periodontist
A. Certified health professional, cleans teeth & administers x-rays
B. Gum specialist, older people usually go to this doctor
C. Social worker or counselor with a M.ED. in counseling; helps people with emotions, family problems, alcoholism
D. Removes teeth
E. Diagnoses & treats people whose teeth need straightening
F. Treats bones & joints by manipulative therapy in order to realign the body & pinching of the nerves
G. Works with the dentist helping with instruments & x-rays
H. Accepts responsibility for continuing care – treats teeth, gums & jaws
Group ‘B’: Match the definition on the right with the health care provider on the left –
_____ 9. Primary Care Physical / General Practitioner
_____ 10. Industrial Medicine
_____ 11. Internist
_____ 12. Neurologist
_____ 13. Nurse Practitioner
_____ 14. Obstetrician / Gynecologist
A. A doctor who may specialize in certain areas of the body
B. Registered nurse who has advanced education training &/or certification in a specialty area like adult medicine, pediatrics, or obstetrics
C. Diagnoses & treats disorders of the female reproductive system; provides care during pregnancy & delivery
D. Accepts responsibility for continuing care of the person/family, treats general illness & refers to a specialist when necessary
E. Goal is to keep people healthy & on the job; responsibilities include injury management programs – injury prevention programs
F. Nervous system & brain
Group ‘C’: Match the definition on the right with the health care provider on the left –
_____ 15. Optometrist
_____ 16. Optician
_____ 17. Ophthalmologist
A. Eye surgeon
B. Fits individuals for glasses
C. Examines eyes, diagnoses eye problems, prescribes eye glasses & contact lenses, provide visual training for those who have learning difficulties
Group ‘D’: Match the definition on the right with the health care provider on the left –
_____ 18. Osteopath
_____ 19. Pediatrician
_____ 20. Physical’s Assistant
_____ 21. Psychologist (PHD) / Psychiatrist (MD)
_____ 22. Surgeon
_____ 23. Pharmacologist
A. D.O. compared to M.D.; basic medical philosophy revolves around the skeletal system
B. Performs surgery on various parts of the body, most surgeons specialize in treating a certain area of the body
C. Certified health professional trained in medical procedures who works under the supervision of the doctor
D. Children’s doctor
E. Checks the safety & effects on the body of medicine, masters in pharmacy or chemistry
F. Diagnoses & treats mental & emotional concerns
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Group ‘E’: Match the definition of the right side with the health care provider on the left side –
_____ 24. Physical Therapist
_____ 25. Audiologist
_____ 26. Certified Athletic Trainer
_____ 27. Community Health Educator
_____ 28. Dietitian / Nutritionist
_____ 29. Emergency Medical Technician
A. Educated people in the community, identify problems & promotes health
B. Plans nutritional programs, prepares meals & evaluates diets, may work in a hospital or work with doctors
C. Rehabs injuries or disabilities, is certified & licensed by the state
D. Treats athletic injuries, rehabs injuries, develops maintenance & fitness programs, educates in the safety & prevention of injuries
E. Diagnoses & treats hearing & speech related problems; teaches lip reading
F. Basic-Intermediate-Paramedic; provides emergency care, needs certification to move to next level
Group ‘F’: Match the definition on the right with the health care provider on the left –
_____ 30. Guidance Counselor
_____ 31. Health Service Manager or Administrator
_____ 32. Licensed Practical Nurse / Registered Nurse
_____ 33. Medical Writer
_____ 34. Occupational Therapist
_____ 35. Pharmacist
_____ 36. Radiological Technologist
A. Assists students with personal situations, family problems, educational decisions, and helps with career decisions
B. Works under the radiologists, uses various equipment including ultrasound & MRI; also does preparation & therapy for cancer patients
C. Provides care under direction of an RN (registered nurse) or physician; needs state license
D. Bachelor’s degree; writing specialist in medicine, writes health articles, newspaper articles, newsletters, & information sheets
E. Dispenses medication prescribed by health professional, provides info to patients & consults with health professionals
F. Manages health acre organizations, which includes planning, organizing, coordinating, and supervising the organization
G. Works with people who have disabilities, teaches them to make adjustments
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Group ‘G’: Match the definition on the right with the health care provider on the left –
_____ 37. Recreational Therapist
_____ 38. Speech Therapist
_____ 39. Oncologist
_____ 40. Cardiologist
_____ 41. Dermatologist
_____ 42. Urologist
A. Treatment of heart & blood vessels
B. Specializes in care of cancer & tumors
C. Care of skin
D. Directs & plans medically approved recreational activities to reduce stress & tension
E. State licensed; overcome speech disorder; works with oral motor problems causing eating & swallowing problems
F. Urinary disorders & male reproductive system
Group ‘H’: ALL ARE ALTERNATIVE HEALTH CARE
Match the definition on the right with the health care provider on the left –
_____ 43. Faith Healing
_____ 44. Homeopathy
_____ 45. Acupuncture
_____ 46. Quackery
A. Rely on spirits & religion to heal
B. Doctor or advertising making false claims of medical miracles
C. Originated in China; needles near pressure points
D. Natural herbs, vitamins, & health food stores
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Self – Evaluation:
Now that you have completed matching the correct definition to the health care provider, answer the below questions:
Did you know a lot of the answers without looking them up?
Which health care providers did you have difficulty matching up the correct definitions?
Which of these providers do you think you would need the least amount of schooling?
Which of these providers do you think you would need the most amount of schooling?
Are any family, friends, or neighbors these health care providers? If yes, which ones?
Are there any health care providers that you have used or can think of that are NOT listed?